Supporting science: BepiColombo is integrated atop the Ariane 5 launcher for its mission to Mercury
The Ariane 5 that will send Europe’s historic first mission to the planet Mercury is now complete, marking an important milestone as preparations move ahead for the planned October 19 liftoff from French Guiana.
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Ariane Flight VA243
launch date
September 25, 2018
Payload(s)
Horizons 3e, Azerspace-2/Intelsat 38
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Supporting science: BepiColombo is integrated atop the Ariane 5 launcher for its mission to Mercury
The Ariane 5 that will send Europe’s historic first mission to the planet Mercury is now complete, marking an important milestone as preparations move ahead for the planned October 19 liftoff from French Guiana.
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